Will i have a warrant for missing a court date in the same month?
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Will i have a warrant for missing a court date in the same month?
My court date was on the 11th, and haven’t appeared since.
Asked on January 29, 2017 under General Practice, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Missing the court appearance results in being charged with failure to appear, and a bench warrant is issued for yiour arrest. There will also be a substantial fine.
It would be advisable to call the court and make arrangements to appear and pay the fine.
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